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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Maybe Connecticut Is Out Of Touch?

Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on Monday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if the anti-Trump protesters all across the state the previous weekend were out of synch with the rest of the country (00:35). CBS News reporter Zak Hudak (15:15) and University of New Haven Finance Lecturer David Sacco (19:40) both shared their thoughts on the impending Trump White House tariffs. CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by with his take on the rising profile of CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (28:31)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Stamford’s HANDS OFF Rally Report

Activist, Vicky Volper, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the millions of people who turned out for nationwide rallies against Trump policies, and specifically what happened here in Connecticut.

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WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour

Join the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour this summer! Melissa’s taking her show on the road and stopping by local diners. Tune in Thursdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. to catch Melissa’s show as she brings the town’s best and brightest right to your radio. She’ll be chatting with mayors, superintendents, fire chiefs, and other local leaders for insights and stories about your community.

Look for Melissa and Brown Roofing Thursdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the locations below:

May 1: Curley’s Diner, 62 W Park Place, Stamford
May 8: Andros Diner, 651 Villa Avenue, Fairfield
May 15: Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford
May 22: Silver Star Diner, 210 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk
May 29: Plaza Diner, 737 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton
June 5: Blue Sky Diner, 273 Ferry Blvd., Stratford
June 12: Frankie’s Diner, 1660 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport

If you’re nearby, come down to the diner and be a part of the action! Grab a delicious breakfast, meet Melissa, and watch the show live as she interviews your local heroes.

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Melissa in the Morning: Kathryn Hauser

A 32-year-old man was allegedly held captive for more than 20 years and his stepmother is being blamed for the crime. Award-winning Connecticut anchor and reporter, Kathryn Hauser, joined us to discuss her investigative work digging into the Waterbury case.

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Melissa in the Morning: Burglary Markings

According to US data, Connecticut is in the top 10 list for lowest number of home burglary cases. However, a new trend spotted in California could be coming to Connecticut in a matter of time, making home burglaries more likely to happen. Jim Perez told us about ‘burglary markings.’

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Melissa in the Morning: Toll Scam Messages

Scammers are apparently impersonating road toll collection services in text message scam. According to the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut, these fraudsters may even use AI technology to create more convincing fake websites and messages. Kristen Johnson of the BBB gave us tips to recognize the scam and avoid getting duped.

For more information: Find and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

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Melissa in the Morning: Energy and Living Costs

Earlier this month, Eversource Energy warned Connecticut officials that it needs to raise over three-billion-dollars in new revenue from ratepayers in the coming years. Eversource indicated that customers will begin feeling the pain in 2027 and will likely involve a big increase in delivery charges on power bills. We asked Senator Ryan Fazio, ranking senator on the Energy and Technology Committee, about solutions to lower energy costs, including eliminating the public benefits section of bills.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More Scrutiny For The Bridgeport Board Of Education

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso to Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on a continuing state probe into the practices and finances of the Bridgeport Board of Education (00:32). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Finance Dr. Demissew Ejara talked about the markets’ reaction to the implementation of new trade tariffs by the Trump White House (10:08)

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Melissa in the Morning: Arthur Augustyn

We spoke to Republican candidate for Stamford Mayor, Arthur Augustyn, about his campaign and plans for the city if elected.

For more information: https://thefutureisbrighter.com/

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Melissa in the Morning: Less Officers Needed?

A new study released in Bridgeport suggests we may NOT need as many officers as suggested by the police chief and union in the park city. We spoke with city councilor and co-chair of the council’s budget committee, Scott Burns, for more on the study and what happens next.

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